Assistant Professor—Teacher Education & Elementary Ed Coord

Clayton State University; Lake City (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Clayton State University is seeking a full-time, limited-term Assistant Professor of Teacher Education, starting in Fall 2026. This role involves teaching undergraduate and graduate Education courses and coordinating the Elementary Education program.

The candidate must have an earned doctorate in Education, with a commitment to responsive pedagogy and extensive teaching experience in P-5 education. Responsibilities include supervising teacher candidates and collaborating with faculty and partners to support educator preparation.

Qualifications

• Extensive teaching and research experience related to P-5 education.
• Minimum of three years of full-time teaching experience in P-5 classrooms.
• Demonstrated experience supervising and evaluating instruction.

Responsibilities

• Teach introductory and graduate-level Education courses.
• Provide leadership and oversight for the Elementary Education program.
• Supervise teacher candidates in school settings.

Skills

Teaching and research experience in P-5 education

Leadership and program coordination

Commitment to responsive pedagogy

Supervision and evaluation of instruction

Education

Earned doctorate in Education

Job description

Clayton State University is seeking a full-time, limited-term Assistant Professor of Teacher Education, starting in Fall 2026. This role involves teaching undergraduate and graduate Education courses and coordinating the Elementary Education program.

The candidate must have an earned doctorate in Education, with a commitment to responsive pedagogy and extensive teaching experience in P-5 education. Responsibilities include supervising teacher candidates and collaborating with faculty and partners to support educator preparation.